Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking provides a comprehensive framework for developing the essential skills needed to think critically, analyze objectively, and judge soundly in an information-heavy world. This 12th edition bridges the gap between simply memorizing or blindly accepting information and the greater challenge of critical analysis and synthesis. Authors M. Neil Browne and Stuart Keeley guide readers through the process of deconstructing arguments by exploring their core components—including issues, conclusions, reasons, evidence, assumptions, and language—while demonstrating how to spot fallacies, manipulations, and faulty reasoning.
Designed for courses in argument, linguistics, composition, or any field where critical evaluation is paramount, the text demonstrates how to effectively respond to alternative points of view. By mastering the art of inquiry, readers learn to make informed personal choices about what information to accept or reject. This guide remains a vital resource for anyone looking to refine their ability to evaluate claims and navigate complex discourse with clarity and confidence.
- Title: Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking
- Author: M. Neil Browne and Stuart Keeley
- Edition: 12th
- Publisher: Pearson
- Publication Date: June 1, 2017
- ISBN-13: 978-0134425658